The madness of King Henry VI
The mental illness of monarchs has been a fruitful subject for historians, but in Henry VI's case his illness led directly to civil war.
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The mental illness of monarchs has been a fruitful subject for historians, but in Henry VI's case his illness led directly to civil war.
By Nigel Jones